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LJ57 BBF

2007 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,425 mi
Last recorded56,425 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 BBF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 56,425 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 56,294 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 56,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet open warning light on (Bonnet closes securely)

O/S/R exhaust silencer clamp cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,123 miles

Nearside Front nearside washers weak.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust clamp cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2023 55,908 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 55,907 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 55,228 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 55,228 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,056 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 55,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 86,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective contaminated with condensation & light output slightly low when viewed in beam tester (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear damaged bumper cover masked with tape

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Fail 2 Nov 2019 86,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep damage to outer wall but no cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective contaminated with condensation & light output slightly low when viewed in beam tester (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 2 of 4 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 17 Nov 2018 82,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 48,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 May 2017 46,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,331 miles

Front both tyres slight outer sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both tyres slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,316 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,212 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 38,208 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,997 miles

n/s upper rearward arm bush split

o/s upper rearward bush split

Pass 15 Sep 2012 29,285 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 29,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service Light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,207 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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LJ57 BBF is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 BBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ57 BBF is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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